AI Summary
The J M Smith Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that engages in relationship-based grantmaking, providing funding exclusively by invitation and does not accept unsolicited proposals. In its 2025 filing year, the foundation awarded a total of $536.5K across 509 grantees. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Presbyterian College
$393K
2%
Spartanburg County Foundation
$363.7K
2%
WINGATE UNIVERSITY
$361K
2%
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Total No. of Grants
108
Median 1st year grant
$1.2K
Median 2nd year grant
$2.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to J M SMITH FOUNDATION?
No. J M SMITH FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does J M SMITH FOUNDATION give?
J M SMITH FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in South Carolina, North Carolina, and Tennessee. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are J M SMITH FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from J M SMITH FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $1,200. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does J M SMITH FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, J M SMITH FOUNDATION awarded about 110 grants, totaling nearly $537 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did J M SMITH FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, J M SMITH FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 510 grantees. Recent grantees include Presbyterian College, Spartanburg County Foundation, and WINGATE UNIVERSITY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to J M SMITH FOUNDATION?
J M SMITH FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.